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MASH 4077 Ice Cream by Paul’s Australia 1978

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019

The TV series MASH was a huge smash in Australia in the 70’s and 80’s, and so it was surprising but not totally unexpected that a licensed ice cream would be produced. Paul’s Australia had the honour, and below is an example of the wrapper for the individual icy pole.

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Mego Toltoys Official World’s Greatest Super-Heroes Lizard

Posted on October 6, 2019October 6, 2019

This is the Lizard (Spider-Man Villain) from the 1970’s WGSH action figure range by Mego. This example has a Toltoys Australia distribution sticker.

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Streets Australia Flintstones Ice Cream Box

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

These Flintstones icy poles from Streets Ice Cream Australia are from the late 70’s or early 80’s, and the box includes a great cutout Flintstones car on the rear. I’d love to add a wrapper or sign from this release, contact me if you have one or if you know exactly when these were available.

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Peters Australia Mork Food Yogurt

Posted on September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

During the peak of Mork & Mindy TV fever in 1979, Peters Ice Cream Australia released a licensed frozen yogurt known as “Mork Food”. It featured a great cartoon version of Robin William’s Mork character, with some of his sayings and catchphrases on the side. I’m not sure what other flavours were released, let me […]

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Streets Paddle Pop Milk Bar Sign

Posted on September 1, 2019September 1, 2019

Great example of late 1970’s / early 1980’s Milk Bar ad design for Streets Paddle Pop ice cream, featuring the new Bubble Gum flavour!

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Star Wars Painting Design Book

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Toltoys Star Wars Painting Design Book This is the hard to find Toltoys Australia version of the Star Wars Painting Design Book, known as Kenner’s Dip Dots in the US. There is a New Zealand Toltoys logo box as well, but that one is nearly identical to the US Dip Dots version. Issued in 1978.

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Star Wars Toltoys Panel from Celebration 2019

Posted on August 25, 2019September 27, 2019

This is a great panel presented by three of the most knowledgeable and respected collectors of vintage Star Wars items from Australia, at Star Wars Celebration 2019, check it out:

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Doctor Down Under – Doctor Who Ice Cream & Showbag

Posted on April 21, 2012April 22, 2012

Doctor Who has enjoyed a close relationship with Australia since the very beginning, with several key writers, a popular companion (Tegan) and even the composer of the famous theme music being Aussies. The show enjoyed a loyal following on the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) from 1964 until the end of the original series in 1989. […]

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Steve Austin Snaps!

Posted on December 27, 2011

1970’s Toltoys Six Million Dollar Man Model Kits Issued outside Australia by Fundimensions, these great unpainted snap-together kits featured Steve Austin wrestling an alligator in “Jaws of Doom” and lifting a gorilla in “Fight for Survival”, which I presume is named for the ape! The best feature of these for the unskilled modeller (such as […]

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MEGO Toltoys Action Jackson Accessories Flyer

Posted on July 12, 2011

Recently dug up this cool double sided Toltoys promotional flyer featuring three 1970’s MEGO Action Jackson accessories. All three items are scarce today, particularly when boxed. The Action Jackson Formula Racer had an Aussie cousin, a yet to be formally documented promotional release in BP livery, if you have one I’m buying! The Action Jackson […]